Should you be concerned about impending changes to California Proposition 65? How can you position your distribution company to thrive in a world dominated by Amazon Business? And who won the FTR Busch Light 30 pack at this year’s MWFA Open? Industry expert, Carmen Vertullo offers practical advice to the fastener industry as it ponders […]
Fastener Industry Hall of Fame member and zygologist, Mr. Mike McGuire shares his thoughts on a range of predominantly fastener-related topics, and hints of a new business venture coming soon (1:17:31). The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey explains the FCH/FTI Fastener Training Week scholarship with past winners, Shenice Peterson of Empire Bolt, and Michael Shibasaki […]
The fastener industry converged at the rock hall of fame recently, and it was no mistake, although there was some confusion about the ground transportation. Jammin’ Jake Davis of BTM Manufacturing and Brighton Best’s Rosa Hearn share their experiences from Fastener Fair USA (1:28:25). The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey joined Brian as they traveled […]
Who’s up for some sweet new tariffs? Apparently, not the fastener industry, as Kerr Lakeside honcho, Mr. Charlie Kerr weighs in with his reaction to the news of tariffs on imported steel (13:08). During the second big feature segment, G.L. Huyett CEO, Tim O’Keeffe describes growing a thriving fastener business from humble beginnings and […]
Shaking up the world of hard to locate metric fasteners, Craig Penland explains the unique business model of Eurolink Fastener Supply Service (1:29:24). Solution Industries boss, John Radel talks shop, and announces a shake up of his own (24:27). Plus, Mr. Harry Moser of The Reshoring Initiative discusses exciting progress in the effort to bring […]
An exciting new era of fastener distribution appears imminent as Mike Ricciardi of ITW Shakeproof and Bryan Wheeler of Star Stainless report on the YFP Leadership Conference that focused on the disruptive technologies that have begun to impact the industry, launching an all new season of fastener talk radio (1:15:55). Raconteur and Fastener Professional of […]
Fastener industry leaders Bruce Wheeler, of Star Stainless, Bill Derry, of Field Fastener, and Adam Pratt, of Sherex Fastening Solutions appeared together during a panel discussion at the recent International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas. FTR was there, and we are honored to share this wide ranging discussion as the podcast season finale. Plus, […]
Self-driven to excel in the fastener game, industry rock star and Stelfast president, Simmi explains state of the art forecasting, what to watch for in the coming quarters, and her choice of victuals in Vegas (1:24:04). Parker Fasteners is leading the market in the use of 3D printed samples. Millennial fastener pro, Matt Boyd describes […]
During a landmark podcast that will stand as a historic marker of many lives in fastening, industry pro jocks Jake Davis, of BTM Manufacturing, and Baron “Best Beard” Yarborough, of Spring Bolt and Nut, join in for the annual Vegas show round up (1:20:32). Fellow luxury resort connoisseur, Bill Akerfeldt of Lindstrom comments on recent […]
The fastener industry continues to surge, as its key index remains well into expansionary territory for the seventh month running. Fastener Distributor Index co-creator, Holden Lewis, discusses the success of the monthly benchmark, and also his new position as CFO at Fastenal (1:14:11). Field Fastener president, Bill Derry shares his philosophy and formula for success […]
